Sunday, September 9, 2012

The Lazy Blogger Sunday Salon Edition

Yes, the lazy blogger nearly missed the whole weekend without a post. I have no valid excuse unless Saturday down pours and winds or a perfect fall-like Sunday count. Yesterday the weather went from sticky, hot and humid to heavy rain and wind We went to an annual fall festival, one which we always enjoy --it includes a really nice book sale generally. I picked up about 10 new books, (2) were books I read previously as library copies, but loved so much that I got my own like-new copies now --Cutting for Stone and Little Bee. Have you read these? If not, you are missing on on (2) great novels IMO.

Today was a perfect low low 70's sunny Sunday. I took out the jeans and a few cardigans --just in case. It is suppose to be a beautiful week, and I only have to work (3) days so I'm pretty happy about that. I spent time reading on my deck (shaded until about 2 pm) and, I was actually cold -- haven't said that in a long time, so I only read outside for about an hour. I watched the movie Contagion for a second time....scary, but liked it a lot. I watched while ironing for a bit ....yep, I'm one of those who still irons and I actually like to iron while watching a movie.

I read - The Good Dream; Donna Van Liere - so different from my typical reads...think Nicholas Sparks, but the story was wonderful and just what I needed after a few too many depressing stories. It made my cry, and that rarely happens with me. I've been listening to The Chaperone, Laura Moriarty, but the narrator isn't the best and I have at least 6 more discs to go, so although I like the story I may switch to the print version for the rest and move on to a different audio book.

Oh, and after lots of take out this past week I actually cooked tonight. Salmon (with a brown sugar glaze), baked potato and veggies -- it was yummy. (We skipped the ice cream and opted for watermelon for dessert).

I have been posting much less frequently these days- sometimes life just gets in the way. My book club selected Little Bee for next month - I am looking forward to it especially after reading Gold which I really liked. Have a great week!

I need to find a book I am passionate about, so maybe I'll try Little Bee. The problem is that once I'm passionate about it, then it's over so quickly. I love reading your blog, whenever you get around to posting. No pressure.

Yes, I would wear those lion slippers. Your weekend actually sounds wonderful. As the weather is getting cooler, I've been finding myself not wanting to read as much for some weird reason. I haven't finished a book yet for September, must be some type of sickness!!!

Our weather feels very autumnal right now. It's overcast with a light drizzle and breeze. I've had all the windows open while the oven is in self-cleaning mode and sat on the porch for a little bit, trying to read, but wound up coming back inside. I was cold! I'm making stew and apple crisp for dinner tonight. Yes, Fall is less than a week away. Yipppeee!!

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